Dina Mahdi

Regulatory & Government Advisory

Dina heads the firm’s Regulatory & Government Advisory Practice Group. Dina specializes in legislative drafting and advising on public law and public international law matters.

She regularly advises government clients on strategic regulatory initiatives and is widely regarded for her capabilities in legislative drafting, trade law and expertise in international treaties, conventions and other multilateral and bilateral instruments. She is praised for her ability to manage challenging legal issues. Clients value her commitment to continuous communication and her understanding of the importance of first rate client service.

Dina holds a joint JD/LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto, Canada. She is qualified as a Barrister and Solicitor in Canada and a member of the Ontario Bar. Dina is fluent in English and speaks Arabic.

Advising a government department on matters related to the negotiation of multilateral free trade agreements.

Advised a government authority on the application of certain provisions of various GCC multilateral instruments.

Advising a government department on trade law matters.

Drafting of various legal instruments relating to the implementation of corporate taxation.

Advised a government entity in respect of an investor-state dispute.

Drafted amendments to tax procedures legislation and corresponding implementing decisions.

Advised on the drafting of international taxation legislation.